US4415097A
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Drinking aid for containers of beverages and other liquids
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-06-23
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Granted: 1983-11-15
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Expires: 2001-06-23
Abstract
Abstract A drinking and pouring aid for beverage- and other liquid-containing containers or cans having a pull or press-in tab in the can lid for creating a can opening therein. The drinking aid comprises a plastic synthetic material cover which is adapted to be fastened to the lid of the can, preferably by being snapped thereon; this cover sealingly covers the lid surface of the beverage container, and is provided with a nipple-like mouthpiece in the vicinity of the can opening. This mouthpiece is flexible, and can be folded-in in the vicinity of the outer surface of the cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Wolfgang Meins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D25/00; B65D25/38; B65D25/40; B65D25/42; B65D25/44; B65D25/48; B65D2517/00; B65D2517/0001; B65D2517/0047; B65D2517/0049; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A drinking aid for containers which are adapted to contain beverages and other liquids and are respectively provided with a tab opener associated with a container lid for creating a container opening therein, said aid comprising: a cover of plastic synthetic material including an outer surface and a surface facing said container lid, said cover being releasably fastened to said container lid for sealingly covering the surface of said lid; and a nipple-like mouthpiece, one end of which is connected to said cover in the region of said container opening, said cover including a vent in the vicinity of said mouthpiece, said mouthpiece having a longitudinal axis as well as being flexible and being foldable into the region of the outer surface of said cover, said mouthpiece being bendable about the longitudinal axis thereof, said mouthpiece having a non-circular cross-section, the smallest diameter of which is directed in the desired bending direction, that surface of said cover facing said container lid being provided with a recess for receiving said tab opener prior to use thereof for creating said container opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A drinking aid for containers which are adapted to contain beverages and other liquids and are respectively provided with a tab opener associated with a container lid for creating a container opening therein, said aid comprising: a cover of plastic synthetic material including an outer surface and a surface facing said container lid, said cover being releasably fastened to said container lid for sealingly covering the surface of said lid; and a nipple-like mouthpiece, one end of which is connected to said cover in the region of said container opening, said cover including a vent in the vicinity of said mouthpiece, said mouthpiece having a longitudinal axis as well as being flexible and being foldable into the region of the outer surface of said cover, said mouthpiece being bendable about the longitudinal axis thereof, said mouthpiece having a non-circular cross-section, the smallest diameter of which is directed in the desired bending direction, that surface of said cover facing said container lid being provided with a recess for receiving said tab opener prior to use thereof for creating said container opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A drinking aid according to claim 1, in which said mouthpiece is provided with annular corrugations in such a way that said mouthpiece can be pushed together in the longitudinal direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A drinking aid according to claim 1, in which that region of said mouthpiece which is connected to said cover is provided with folds to facilitate said bending.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A drinking aid according to claim 1, in which that end of said mouthpiece remote from said end thereof connected to said cover is provided with a constriction in the form of an annular disc.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A drinking aid according to claim 1, which includes adhesive means for holding said mouthpiece in a folded-in state prior to use thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A drinking aid according to claim 1, in which that surface of said cover facing said container lid is provided with an adhesive layer cover with removable silicon paper.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
132 words
A drinking aid for containers which are adapted to contain beverages and other liquids and are respectively provided with a tab opener associated with the container lid for creating a container opening therein, said aid comprising: a cover, of plastic synthetic material, releasably fastened to said container lid for sealingly covering the surface of said lid; and a nipple-like mouthpiece, one end of which is connected to said cover in the region of said container opening, said mouthpiece being flexible and being foldable into the region of the outer surface of said cover, said cover including a vent in the vicinity of said mouthpiece, that surface of said cover facing said container lid being provided with a recess for receiving said tab opener prior to use thereof for creating said container opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
132 words
A drinking aid for containers which are adapted to contain beverages and other liquids and are respectively provided with a tab opener associated with the container lid for creating a container opening therein, said aid comprising: a cover, of plastic synthetic material, releasably fastened to said container lid for sealingly covering the surface of said lid; and a nipple-like mouthpiece, one end of which is connected to said cover in the region of said container opening, said mouthpiece being flexible and being foldable into the region of the outer surface of said cover, said cover including a vent in the vicinity of said mouthpiece, that surface of said cover facing said container lid being provided with a recess for receiving said tab opener prior to use thereof for creating said container opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
119 words
A drinking aid for containers which are adapted to contain beverages and other liquids and are respectively provided with a tab opener associated with the container lid for creating a container opening therein, said aid comprising: a cover, of plastic synthetic material, releasably fastened to said container lid for sealingly covering the surface of said lid; and a nipple-like mouthpiece, one end of which is connected to said cover in the region of said container opening, said mouthpiece being flexible and being foldable into the region of the outer surface of said cover, that end of said mouthpiece remote from said end thereof connected to said cover being provided with a constriction in the form of an annular disc.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
119 words
A drinking aid for containers which are adapted to contain beverages and other liquids and are respectively provided with a tab opener associated with the container lid for creating a container opening therein, said aid comprising: a cover, of plastic synthetic material, releasably fastened to said container lid for sealingly covering the surface of said lid; and a nipple-like mouthpiece, one end of which is connected to said cover in the region of said container opening, said mouthpiece being flexible and being foldable into the region of the outer surface of said cover, that end of said mouthpiece remote from said end thereof connected to said cover being provided with a constriction in the form of an annular disc.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A drinking aid according to claim 8, in which said mouthpiece is bendable about its longitudinal axis.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
A drinking aid according to claim 9, in which said mouthpiece has a noncircular cross section, the smallest diameter of which is directed in the desired bending direction.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A drinking aid according to claim 10, in which said cover includes a vent in the vicinity of said mouthpiece.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-11-14 | 1987-05-16 | 1987-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-11-14 | 1991-05-16 | 1991-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-11-14 | 1995-05-16 | 1995-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |